Control Concepts Expands Integration, Customization Services for Manufacturers

June 14, 2011
Steve Greenblatt

AV Control System Solutions Firm Now Develops Custom Apps, APIs, and Control Modules and Offers Support and Consulting Services To Help Manufacturers Meet Goals and Grow Markets

FAIR LAWN, NJ – June 14, 2011 – Control Concepts, Inc. (CCI), a leading independent provider of audiovisual control system solutions, today announced an expanded set of custom development services aimed at manufacturers needing device integration and customization. Growing demand for these services among manufacturers will be one of the main themes for the company’s show presence at InfoComm 2011 this week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Control Concepts will demonstrate its audio visual control system solutions and its integration work for the manufacturing community at various locations at InfoComm.

One such partner, Lencore Acoustics Corp., manufactures sound masking and paging systems that increase productivity by alleviating excess workplace noise. They worked with Control Concepts to develop a custom Crestron AV control interface for their system. As a result, new Crestron control modules were developed for the Lencore API that enable Crestron programmers to work with Lencore products more easily.

“By partnering with Control Concepts, we’ve achieved faster time-to-market and a higher level of integration, which means our devices deliver more value to a broader spectrum of customers,” said Jodi Jacobs, Lencore’s Director of Marketing. “Our partnership with Control Concepts makes it quicker and easier to design and implement solutions incorporating our sound masking systems and Crestron’s audio visual control systems.”

“If you’re like most device manufacturers, you need help integrating your products with AV control systems,” said Steve Greenblatt, Control Concepts’ Founder and President. “There are both standard and proprietary technologies to be concerned with. By working with us, manufacturers gain more customizable development, more timely response, more control over the end product and the specialized expertise they need. Our goal in serving as development partner for manufacturers such as Lencore is to help accelerate the growth of their markets.”

The company will have a presence in the booths of manufacturing partners Lencore (Booth #566) and SurgeX (Booth #2216). Like last year, Control Concepts also will take part in the Crestron Touch Screen Design Gallery in Booth #3220. InfoComm’s exhibits area will be open from June 15 to June 17.

Currently Control Concepts integrates products with AV control systems from Crestron, AMX and Medialon. Based on client requests, new AV control system vendors will be added to the roster of supported platforms in the second half of this year, starting with Control4 and Extron.

Control Concepts’ tailored services for manufacturers include:

product and AV control module development,
device and system usage monitoring,
remote system management,
custom applications—including mobile apps,
API development,
multilingual support,
web development,
user authentication,
on-going support services and maintenance,
consulting, and

programming in traditional languages such as XML, HTML, Java, C#, and Objective-C.

In addition Control Concepts delivers innovative services and solutions aimed at energy-saving practices, remote facilities and building management. Customers involved in designing, integrating or installing complex AV systems can benefit from Green AV and energy-saving practices, remote room management, building automation, lighting control and related best practices consulting.

About Control Concepts, Inc.

Control Concepts, Inc. (CCI) is a leading independent provider of audiovisual control system solutions. Its team of experienced professionals creates high quality, intuitive control programming designs for complex AV systems. Control Concepts combines its thorough, proven design and development process with audiovisual science to make AV systems easy to use in boardrooms, classrooms, and entertainment venues. CCI’s solutions help consultants, integrators and end user technology managers reduce the business risks associated with complex projects. The company’s services include control system programming, touchpanel design, consulting and needs analysis, documentation, system staging, testing and commissioning, and technical support. CCI helps clients to create advanced AV systems that offer the benefits of Green AV and energy-saving practices, remote room management, building automation, HD signal distribution, lighting control and more. Control Concepts focuses on several vertical markets, including higher education, financial services, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, entertainment, legal and government. Founded in 1997 and based in Fair Lawn, NJ, CCI is dedicated to serving clients throughout North America. For more information, visit the CCI web site at http://www.controlconcepts.net/about-control-concepts/.

Press Contact:

Steve Parker
Parker Communications for Control Concepts
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